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What Letter Will You Write? WritingWhat Letter Will You Write? Writing
Publisher
Teach It Primary
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2010
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What Letter Will You Write?

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After reading "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," scholars discuss the emotions the events provoked in its characters. In pairs, writers compose a letter depending on the topic and style of their choice then reply to their own or a peer's letter.  

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

formal letters, letter writing, persuasive letters, friendly letters, explanatory writing, persuasive arguments, Expository Writing, Persuasive Writing, Writing, Writing Prompts, reading, responding to reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Split the lesson into two periods; read the story and conduct the discussion on day one, direct pairs to begin writing on day two, and assign replies on day three 
  • Review completed letters for comprehension and letter writing fluency, create a lesson that addresses challenge areas to follow the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be familiar with several writing styles and the story
  • Requires copies—one per group

Pros

  • Gives learners the opportunity to choose their writing prompt 
  • The type of letter is highlighted with bold font 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.4.1.a W.4.2.a W.4.4 W.4.9.a W.5.1.a W.5.2.a W.5.4 W.5.9.a L.4.1.a L.5.1.a W.6.1.a W.6.2.a W.6.4 W.6.9.a L.6.1.a

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